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Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'1". Item ID: 10173

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Turkman Runner
Vintage Persian Turkman Runner

Vintage Persian Turkman Runner

$3,500

W 30 in L 199 in

Vintage Persian Turkman Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Turkman runner with the most wonderful hand-embroidered indigo

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

$2,500

W 32 in L 126 in

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A brilliant late 20th century Turkish Konya runner with seven large brightly colored stylized

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

$2,800

W 34 in L 151 in

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya runner with the best Large Scale stylized flowers and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Lilihan Rug Runner
Vintage Lilihan Rug Runner

Vintage Lilihan Rug Runner

$5,880

W 35 in L 239 in

Vintage Lilihan Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Lilihan rug runner made in Persia circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 2'11" x 19'11".

Category

1940s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Colors, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Colors, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Colors, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

runner is a rare and radiant expression of Anatolian artistry—an heirloom woven with soul, scarcity, and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Distressed vintage Karaje runner
Distressed vintage Karaje runner

Distressed vintage Karaje runner

$1,817

W 39.38 in L 126.78 in

Distressed vintage Karaje runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty mid century rustic distressed Karaje runner with nice geometrical design and beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'5". Item ID: 12044

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Tribal Moroccan Runner
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Runner

Vintage Tribal Moroccan Runner

$3,300

W 39 in L 150 in

Vintage Tribal Moroccan Runner

Located in New York, NY

With faint echoes of Persian Sarabs, this vintage tribal Moroccan runner features a light camel-tan

Category

1960s Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

$4,640

W 40 in L 119 in

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

61136 Vintage Persian Hamadan runner, 03'04 x 09'11. With its rugged beauty and rustic sensibility

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Hamadan Long Runner
Antique Hamadan Long Runner

Antique Hamadan Long Runner

$5,500

W 38 in L 197 in

Antique Hamadan Long Runner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Hamadan long Runner- H-702-17, antique Hamadan Runner-this semi antique Hamadan gallery

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner
Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

$1,275

W 28 in L 111 in

Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner with a repetitive borderless motif in soft

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Kars Kilim Runner Rug
Kars Kilim Runner Rug

Kars Kilim Runner Rug

$2,750

W 51 in L 134 in

Kars Kilim Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Kars Kilim runner rug. A very handsome and sturdy tribal kilim runner rug from Eastern Turkey with

Category

1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Runner
Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Runner

Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Runner

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Runner 2'10'' x 14'3'' item j2814

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Russian Kazak Runner
Vintage Russian Kazak Runner

Vintage Russian Kazak Runner

$8,500

W 49 in L 113 in

Vintage Russian Kazak Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Our traditional Russian Kazak runner vintage rug is inspired by tribal patterns. This hallway rug

Category

1940s Russian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal Runner
Vintage Persian Mahal Runner

Vintage Persian Mahal Runner

$3,500

W 30 in L 135 in

Vintage Persian Mahal Runner

Located in New York, NY

Persian Mahal runner with an all-over motif in soft muted palette 2'6'' x 11'3'' Mahal Persian

Category

20th Century Persian Sultanabad Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner

$3,800

W 58 in L 132 in

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming vintage mid-20th century Persian Gabbeh runner with several goats and human figures

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

$3,750

W 27 in L 186 in

Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

Rare size mid-20th century Turkish Deco long and narrow runner with a repetitive all-over

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Pre-Columbian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mehrivan Rug Runner
Vintage Mehrivan Rug Runner

Vintage Mehrivan Rug Runner

$7,965

W 77 in L 152 in

Vintage Mehrivan Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

knotted Persian Mehrivan rug runner made in Persia circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 6'5" x 12'8".

Category

1960s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Persian Mahal Runner
Zabihi Collection Persian Mahal Runner

Zabihi Collection Persian Mahal Runner

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Persian Mahal Wide Runner in earth tones Details rug no. j4815 size 3' 6" x

Category

20th Century Persian Sultanabad Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Tribal Turkish Sivas Runner
Tribal Turkish Sivas Runner

Tribal Turkish Sivas Runner

$3,750

W 41 in L 149 in

Tribal Turkish Sivas Runner

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind Turkish Sivas runner from the early 20th century. Measures: 3'5'' x 12'5''.

Category

20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Ardebil Rug Runner
Vintage Ardebil Rug Runner

Vintage Ardebil Rug Runner

$5,985

W 39 in L 138 in

Vintage Ardebil Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

come with this hand knotted Persian Ardebil rug runner made in Persia circa 1960's vintage. Size

Category

1960s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Mashhad Runner
Vintage Persian Mashhad Runner

Vintage Persian Mashhad Runner

$5,190

W 41 in L 111 in

Vintage Persian Mashhad Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

61150 Vintage Persian Mashhad runner, 03'05 x 09'03. ? With its timeless style, incredible detail

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Victorian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

$4,640

W 42 in L 146 in

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

61173 Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner, 03'06 x 12'02. Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

$4,175

W 44 in L 120 in

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

61225 Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner, 03'08 x 10'00. With its timeless style, incredible detail and

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Vintage Moud Runner
Beautiful Vintage Moud Runner

Beautiful Vintage Moud Runner

$2,215

W 32.29 in L 112.6 in

Beautiful Vintage Moud Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century runner with beautiful floral design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Kashan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Nice Vintage Mahal Runner
Nice Vintage Mahal Runner

Nice Vintage Mahal Runner

$2,358

W 32.68 in L 138.59 in

Nice Vintage Mahal Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful floral design runner with beautiful colors with a pink field color, entirely hand knotted

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Yagcibedir Runner
Vintage Turkish Yagcibedir Runner

Vintage Turkish Yagcibedir Runner

$714

W 22.84 in L 114.97 in

Vintage Turkish Yagcibedir Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Late 20th century Turkish Yagcibedir runner with nice design and beautiful colors, entirely hand

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Ghiordes Rug Runner
Vintage Ghiordes Rug Runner

Vintage Ghiordes Rug Runner

$1,190

W 43 in L 82 in

Vintage Ghiordes Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

knotted Turkish Ghiordes rug runner made in Turkey circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 3'7" x 6'10".

Category

1940s Turkish Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Neutral Turkish Deco Runner
Neutral Turkish Deco Runner

Neutral Turkish Deco Runner

$3,500

W 53 in L 136 in

Neutral Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

Neutral color vintage one of a kind wide Turkish Deco gallery runner with an all-over diamond motif

Category

1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

$6,240

W 38 in L 133 in

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

61146 vintage Persian hamadan Runner, 03'02 x 11'01. With its effortless beauty and timeless design

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Traditional Runner Rug Carpet Runner of Rug Area Blue Afghan Rug
Traditional Runner Rug Carpet Runner of Rug Area Blue Afghan Rug

Traditional Runner Rug Carpet Runner of Rug Area Blue Afghan Rug

$2,526Sale Price|20% Off

W 27.56 in L 114.97 in

Traditional Runner Rug Carpet Runner of Rug Area Blue Afghan Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

These new traditional handwoven runner rugs come from rug world in a striking colour combination of

Category

1990s Afghan Art Deco Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Little Vintage Sarogh Runner
Little Vintage Sarogh Runner

Little Vintage Sarogh Runner

$1,167

W 26.78 in L 53.94 in

Little Vintage Sarogh Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 20th century floral design runner with nice colors with white, blue and red, finely

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Ardebil Rug Runner
Vintage Ardebil Rug Runner

Vintage Ardebil Rug Runner

$6,310

W 42 in L 126 in

Vintage Ardebil Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Ardebil rug runner made in Persia circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 3'6" x 10'6". :: Cited measurements

Category

1960s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Red Runner
Vintage Turkish Red Runner

Vintage Turkish Red Runner

$499

W 20.4 in L 43.2 in

Vintage Turkish Red Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage Swedish flat-woven runner from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Red Runner
Vintage Turkish Red Runner

Vintage Turkish Red Runner

$499

W 13.2 in L 37.2 in

Vintage Turkish Red Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage Swedish flat-woven runner from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Red Runner
Vintage Turkish Red Runner

Vintage Turkish Red Runner

$499

W 22.8 in L 40.8 in

Vintage Turkish Red Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage Swedish flat woven runner from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Red Runner
Vintage Turkish Red Runner

Vintage Turkish Red Runner

$499

W 21.6 in L 43.2 in

Vintage Turkish Red Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage Swedish flat-woven runner from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Vintage Hamadan Runner
Beautiful Vintage Hamadan Runner

Beautiful Vintage Hamadan Runner

$1,429

W 24.41 in L 133.86 in

Beautiful Vintage Hamadan Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice 20th century runner with a geometrical Heriz style design and nice colors with white field

Category

Late 20th Century Central Asian Heriz Serapi Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

4.8x12.8 Ft Vintage Runner Rug. Hallway Rug. Kitchen Runner Carpet. Stair Rug
4.8x12.8 Ft Vintage Runner Rug. Hallway Rug. Kitchen Runner Carpet. Stair Rug

4.8x12.8 Ft Vintage Runner Rug. Hallway Rug. Kitchen Runner Carpet. Stair Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Room, Staircase, Behind Sofa, Alongside Bed, Balcony, Terrace, Mudroom Shape: Rectangle Type: Runner

Category

1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner
Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

$1,720

W 41 in L 156 in

Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Anatolian rug runner made in Turkey circa 1940s vintage. Size measures 3'5" x 13'.

Category

1940s Turkish Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Kilim Runner
Vintage Baluch Kilim Runner

Vintage Baluch Kilim Runner

$1,550

W 31 in L 144 in

Vintage Baluch Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking vintage Afghani Baluchi runner with a wonderful bold pattern containing wide alternating

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Moroccan "Boucherouite" Runner Rug
Moroccan "Boucherouite" Runner Rug

Moroccan "Boucherouite" Runner Rug

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

W 32 in L 121 in

Moroccan "Boucherouite" Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Moroccan "Boucherouite" runner rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven in rare runner format, entirely with

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Cotton

Narrow Turkish Anatolian Runner
Narrow Turkish Anatolian Runner

Narrow Turkish Anatolian Runner

$4,000

W 23 in L 169 in

Narrow Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Turkish runner in predominant soft pink. Narrow and long. Measures: 1'11” x 14'1”.

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'6". Item ID: 12165

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

$3,200

W 54 in L 105 in

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

A vintage Turkish Anatolian runner in various hues of tan and ivory. Anatolian rugs are weaved in

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

$3,300

W 46 in L 115 in

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Hamadan runner carpet from the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 10" x 9' 7"

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Runner
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Runner

Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Runner

$2,858

W 32.29 in L 106.3 in

Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Runner

Located in Ferrara, IT

an ideal runner, perfect for adding a touch of Scandinavian elegance to a hallway or narrow space

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Runner
Vintage Persian Shiraz Runner

Vintage Persian Shiraz Runner

$2,900

W 33 in L 141 in

Vintage Persian Shiraz Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Shiraz runner is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Persian Sarouk Rug Runner
Persian Sarouk Rug Runner

Persian Sarouk Rug Runner

$2,250

W 32 in L 110 in

Persian Sarouk Rug Runner

Located in San Diego, CA

This runner is a hand knotted Sarouk rug with wool pile and cotton foundation. A Sarouk or Sarough

Category

1970s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Striking Turkish Kilim Runner
Striking Turkish Kilim Runner

Striking Turkish Kilim Runner

$1,450

W 26 in L 105 in

Striking Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking vintage mid-20th century Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a gold and gray striped pattern

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner
Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner

Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner

$7,900

W 34 in L 168 in

Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

77661 Vintage Persian Tabriz runner, 02'10 x 14'00? Displaying an impressive array of floral

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

$675

W 16 in L 54 in

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind small decorative Vintage Turkish konya runner.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Persian Yalameh Rug Runner
Persian Yalameh Rug Runner

Persian Yalameh Rug Runner

$3,600

W 33 in L 110 in

Persian Yalameh Rug Runner

Located in San Diego, CA

This runner is hand knotted woven in Yalameh which is a town north of Isfahan city. Yalameh is well

Category

1990s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Brown Turkish Floral Runner
Brown Turkish Floral Runner

Brown Turkish Floral Runner

$1,100

W 35 in L 92 in

Brown Turkish Floral Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Turkish runner with an all over repetitive flower design. 2'11'' x 7'8''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vienna Secession Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet Vintage Runner Rug, Oriental Red Wool Rug Stair Runner
Handmade Carpet Vintage Runner Rug, Oriental Red Wool Rug Stair Runner

Handmade Carpet Vintage Runner Rug, Oriental Red Wool Rug Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This vintage wool runner rug was woven by hand in the 1960s and featured a rich red background and

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Vintage Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage runner for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every vintage runner was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage runner — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage runner, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage runner that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Zeki Müren and Mehraban Rugs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Runner?

A vintage runner can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,467, while the lowest priced sells for $18 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.